Lovers of authentic African music are in for a treat as the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) confirms iconic South African musicians Samthing Soweto and Dizu Plaatjies for a special concert celebrating traditional African instruments and sounds. Aptly titled Vibrations: A Celebration of African Sounds, the event will take place at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Theatre on 21 February from […]

The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, FADA Gallery is proud to present, ‘Abantu: Threads That Bind Us’, an exhibition by Khanya Mthethwa that celebrates South Africa’s diverse indigenous cultures through an exploration of identity and tribute to the resilience of African memory. This solo exhibition will be opening on the 6th of March at the […]

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) is thrilled to present The Picture of Dorian Gray, a fresh adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s timeless classic by Neil Bartlett. Directed by UJ’s Resident Director Jade Bowers, this captivating production will immerse audiences in a world […]

In a spectacular celebration of artistry and heritage, Tribhangi Dance Theatre, hosted by the University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture, proudly presents a Triple Bill featuring the esteemed Moving Into Dance and Cape Ballet Africa. This performance marks a significant milestone as Tribhangi celebrates its 35th anniversary. This unique Triple Bill brings together three celebrated […]

Johannesburg, South Africa – November 23, 2024 – The University of Johannesburg’s Department of Fashion Design located within the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) ,proudly presents the highly anticipated 2024 3rd Year Fashion Student Showcase. This showcase, set to take place on the 23rd of November 2024 at 18:00 pm at the UJ Bunting […]

After an absence of four years, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is excited to present A Grand Night for Singing, a glamorous and inspirational musical celebration led by FADA’s Executive Dean, Professor Federico Freschi.  This annual event will take place on […]

The University of Johannesburg Art Gallery, proudly present Umfanekiso Uyopha Inkungu (An Image Oozes Mist) by Phumulani Ntuli. Set to open at the UJ Art Gallery on 12 October 2024, the exhibition will run until 15 November 2024. This solo exhibition presents a compelling collection of Ntuli’s most recent large-scale mixed-media collages on canvas, a series of works […]

Brace yourselves, poetry lovers! The University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture is gearing up to host the Johannesburg chapter of the Poetry Africa International Festival. Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of rhythms, rhymes, and raw emotion as this highly anticipated word-weaving festival, brainchild of the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, makes […]

A group exhibition opening on Thursday, 19 September at 18:30 FADA Gallery, Bunting Road Campus, University of Johannesburg The Visual Identities in Art and Design Research Centre (VIAD) at the University of Johannesburg are delighted to announce their forthcoming exhibition of leading African and international bio- and eco-artists. The exhibition, titled ‘Imminent and Eminent Ecologies’, […]

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is thrilled to announce that UJ Choir alumni, The Muffinz, is coming back to the roots of their musical journey. Marking their 12th anniversary since debuting on the South African music scene from their humble beginnings […]

The University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) is proud to announce the UJ Choir’s 50-year celebration on 13 and 14 September 2024, at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre, UJ Arts Centre. This year, the choir commemorates five decades of exceptional music-making. Through the years, UJ […]

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated UJ Weekend of Jazz taking place from 29-31 August 2024 at the UJ Art Centre. Additionally, before the weekend commences, an exclusive listening session in collaboration with […]

The University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FADA) Gallery is thrilled to announce “Leeto /li-e-to /: Journey Beyond”. This event will be held at the FADA Gallery on the UJ Bunting Road Campus, opening on 24 July 2024.  “Leeto /li-e-to /: Journey Beyond” illustrates how eleven UJ Jewellery Alumni have navigated the […]

The University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) in partnership with the University of California Riverside, proudly present ‘DREAMSCAPE’ written by Prof Rickerby Hinds. “Dreamscape”, a hip-hop spoken word, and physical theatre performance depicts the death and inner life of a young woman, Myeisha Mills, as she […]

The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), is delighted to announce its participation in the upcoming 2024 Vrystaat Kunstefees taking place from 2-6 July 2024.   As part of this year’s lineup, UJ Arts & Culture presents its captivating dance production, With-Out Limits, […]

The UJ Art Gallery in collaboration with the MTN SA Foundation, is delighted to announce that the exhibition, re/connect/ing, will be featured at the upcoming 2024 Vrystaat Kunstefees from 2 – 6 July 2024.  The longstanding partnership between the UJ Art Gallery and the MTN SA Foundation resulted in the re/connect/ing exhibition in 2023, the […]

The UJ Art Gallery in partnership with Rainbow Nation Comics and Afro Geek proudly present African Hero. Opening at the UJ Art Gallery on 8 June, African Hero runs until 12 July 2024. This exhibition aims to Africanise the superhero aesthetic for local audiences, highlighting unique storytelling rooted in African values.   Historically the portrayal of […]

The University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) is excited to present ‘Sounds of Democracy’ on 3 May 2024, at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre, at the UJ Arts Centre.  This performance will be conducted by Sizwe Mondlane under the direction of Renette Bouwer. Audience […]

The University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is thrilled to announce the launch of JOBURG MOVES Dance Season curated and coordinated by choreographer and director, Lesego van Niekerk.    The dance season, created in the style of a Fringe platform will take place from 23 to 26 […]

The University of Johannesburg Art Gallery in partnership with Everard Read Gallery and the Embassy of Sweden Pretoria, proudly presents: ‘Ntlo E Etsamayang’ (The Walking House), a compelling exhibition co-curated by Gabriel Baard and Prof. Kim Berman. This exhibition honours the remarkable artistic journey and commitment to Indigenous Knowledge Systems of Mmakgabo Mmapula Helen Sebidi.  […]

After a sold-out event in 2016, The Moth returns to Johannesburg on Saturday March 16 for a night of captivating, personal, and authentic storytelling at UJ Arts & Culture’s Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre. Launched in 1997 in the United States, The Moth is now a global phenomenon, having presented thousands of stories. The Moth was started […]

The University of Johannesburg’s Art Gallery is honoured to announce its first forthcoming exhibition for 2024. ‘A Spaniard in Africa: A life well lived’ commemorates the life and artistic legacy of the esteemed Spanish abstract painter, Pascual Tarazona. The late Tarazona, whose art has graced the UJ Art Gallery on multiple occasions, will be honoured […]

The University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture, a division within the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FADA) is pleased to announce its first performance for 2024. Kicking it off with UJ’s Artist in Residence, celebrated UJ Choir alumnus, musician and composer, Sabelo Mthembu’s latest production, Melodi: The Evolution of South African Choral Music taking place on […]

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture proudly announces its collaboration with the International Society of Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days 2023 festival, bringing four days of this prestigious event to our Kingsway campus. UJ Arts & Culture is honoured to serve as one of the festival’s host venues, showcasing performances every […]